Contributed by Hubbard Free Library
- MMN #29248
- print page
- download web image
Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.
Description
The workers at the Hallowell Granite Works were multi-national. The majority of cutters and quarry workers came from Italy, Scotland, Spain, Canada and England.
Italians composed the largest group of sculptors and cutters and averaged between $2.80 and $3.20 a day in 1901. Descendants from the Neri, Arata, Masciadri and Rich families still live in Hallowell today.
Note the bottle to the left of the sign that workers are trying to hide with hats before the photo was taken.
About This Item
- Title: Workers, Hallowell Granite Works, Franklin Street, ca. 1895
- Creation Date: circa 1895
- Subject Date: circa 1895
- Location: Hallowell, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 11.8 cm x 16.1 cm
- Local Code: B-46
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Carvers (Decorative artists)--Maine--Hallowell
- Granite industry and trade--Maine--Hallowell
- Group portraits
- Hallowell Granite Works--Employees
- Humorous pictures
- Italian Americans--Maine
- Laborers--Maine--Hallowell
- Scottish Americans--Maine
- Sculptors--Maine--Hallowell
- Spanish Americans--Maine
- Stone carvers--Maine--Hallowell
- Stone-cutters--Maine--Hallowell
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Hubbard Free Library115 Second Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 622-6882
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
